Earnings ·
Northrop Grumman reports Q3 EPS of $7.89 on $11.1B sales, raises full-year guidance
NOCNorthrop Grumman Corp
Northrop Grumman reported third-quarter 2026 sales of $11.1 billion, a 7 percent increase year-over-year, driven by strong demand across its Aeronautics Systems and Defense Systems sectors. Diluted earnings per share reached $7.89, up from $7.67 in the prior-year period, supported by higher segment operating income and a lower effective tax rate of 13.4 percent. The company also announced net awards of $16 billion, bringing its backlog to approximately $110 billion. Additionally, Northrop Grumman raised its full-year 2026 guidance for segment operating income and MTM-adjusted EPS at the midpoint. Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company.